This social event is held every year during the first weekend of December, usually in Orlando, and is open to members and their guests.  

2022 WEEKEND

Dec. 2-4

The 32nd FOC Florida Dinner FOC Florida Dinner will be held at the Holiday Inn Orlando Airport December 2, 3 and 4, 2022.  The hotel is a familiar venue for this event, and we are working with the management team at this now completely renovated hotel to make this event a memorable occasion. The hotel is conveniently located less than a mile from Orlando International Airport.

Please note: The Holiday Inn suffered no damage from hurricane Ian.

Rooms, which include a continental breakfast for 2, can be booked on-line at  First Class CW Operators Club.  The First Class CW Operators Club group code is FC1 for rooms over the December 1-5, 2022 period.  The rate is $119 per night, plus tax.  If you want to arrive earlier or stay longer, you can obtain the group rate by calling the hotel at 833-425-0905 and ask for the FC1 group rate for the length of your planned stay.

A hospitality room on December 2, 3 and 4 will provide a place for attendees to relax, visit with others, and to operate via a remote station. 

For more details go to: www.flfoc.com

2021 WEEKEND

December 2-5

The 31st Annual Florida Dinner will be held at the Holiday Inn Orlando International Airport December 2nd-5th, 2021.

The hotel is a familiar venue for this annual event and we are enjoying working with the new management team at this completely renovated hotel. Room rates for our group will be $109 USD per night for a King or two Double beds, plus tax. This includes breakfast for two each morning. Rooms can be booked online on the Holiday Inn website or by phone: 800-972-2590 or 407-851-6400  Mention Group Code “CWS” for this rate.

Parking at the hotel is free. There was an airport shuttle service in previous years but it remains to be determined this year.

There will be a Saturday Night Banquet featuring excellent cuisine. There will also be a Hospitality Suite including a W4FOC station utilizing K5KG’s antennas via remote,
which was tested and enjoyed at the 2019 gathering.

The Registration Fee to cover the Hospitality Suite and Saturday night banquet is $90 USD per person. Send your cheque made out to “First Class CW Operators Club” to Dick Baxter,
K5TF as soon as possible. If you need further information, contact Dick at: k5tf58@gmail.com.